Formula 1 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton shows his colours ahead of 'El Clasico'

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton shows his colours ahead of 'El Clasico'

Formula 1 champion backing Barcelona

Sam Hall

Saturday 29 February 2020 16:49

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Lewis Hamilton backs Barcelona ahead of Sundays 'El Clasico' football match against Real Madrid.

Hamilton, well known for being an Arsenal fan, thanked the Spanish giants for sending him one of their shirts.

"I just wanted to send a huge thank you to FC Barcelona for sending me this shirt," said Hamilton. "I'm so, so grateful.

"I'm a massive fan and I'm so proud of you guys and I'll be watching this weekend."

?? Humbled by the words of @F1 ? @LewisHamilton ahead of #ElClásico! pic.twitter.com/oemJcetkv4
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 29, 2020

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Hamilton has been completing Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona over the last two weeks ahead of the season opener in Australia on March 15.

Huge thanks to @FCBarcelona for sending me the team shirt. I’m a massive fan and i’ll be rooting for you guys tomorrow in El Clásico.
Visca El Barca ??⚽️ pic.twitter.com/CGHHlXBpBW
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) February 29, 2020

Barcelona sit top of Spain's La Liga with Real Madrid second - Hamilton himself hoping to remain at the top of the Formula 1 standings throughout the year.

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